The Christmas tree at Petersham House - Christmas entertaining at Petersham Nurseries

For the owners of Petersham Nurseries – the fabulously chic garden centre and
Michelin-starred restaurant in Surrey – Christmas is a family affair with a
delicious Italian feast. ‘I love Christmas!’ says Gael Boglione. ‘And I’ve
tried to recreate the feeling of excitement I had when I was little for my
own children. The excitement of Christmas morning was overwhelming. Of
course, Harry [Gael’s son, now 22] and the girls used to wake up at five in
the morning when they were little; these days it’s a much more leisurely
start. Though they still love having stockings, even now. We usually have a
glass of champagne at about 11 o’clock on Christmas morning. We open
presents and have a late lunch. Then it is just a peaceful time, with
everyone hanging around and chatting.’